tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post857865109381446081..comments2017-12-02T07:21:35.062-08:00Comments on The Sommelier Update: Wines with AltitudeThe Sommelier:http://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-42099083926183761272017-08-03T13:10:50.281-07:002017-08-03T13:10:50.281-07:00Highest ski resorts in Italy... http://www.skireso...Highest ski resorts in Italy... http://www.skiresort.info/ski-resorts/italy/sorted/mountain-altitude/ might help locate wineries in other countries as well ... at their elevations.<br /> wines from Aviano Italy 4200 elevation...tasted great while I was there, but not the greatest in 1,176 elevation in 1998. I also find beer brewed in Colorado better when in Colorado -than when purchased mdaberkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205288549811011828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-85237668535302811722017-05-07T11:16:32.671-07:002017-05-07T11:16:32.671-07:00Sierra Vista Winery in the Sierra foothills have v...Sierra Vista Winery in the Sierra foothills have vineyards close to 3000 ft above sea level.<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868230403845648070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-20942876820052623952016-10-08T09:42:29.740-07:002016-10-08T09:42:29.740-07:00An interesting question, and one that I do not kno...An interesting question, and one that I do not know the answer to. The only region where I have heard of higher elevation white grape production, is in Sicily. I am sure there are other regions, but I haven;t been made aware. In the areas I am familiar with, the grapes grown at high elevation are all red. My guess is that the thicker skins of the red grapes make better candidates for the high The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-1346578872040774572016-10-08T07:03:19.051-07:002016-10-08T07:03:19.051-07:00I may have missed this is your blog, but I did not...I may have missed this is your blog, but I did not see any white wine grapes regarding elevation. In your opinion, do red or white wine grapes grow better at higher elevations?Kathleen Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959444856439462185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-25176700529884627852016-10-08T06:58:34.138-07:002016-10-08T06:58:34.138-07:00Finger Lakes region, upstate NY. Definitely worth...Finger Lakes region, upstate NY. Definitely worth your time, and tasting. :)Kathleen Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959444856439462185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-4930240285849501902016-08-14T09:31:20.522-07:002016-08-14T09:31:20.522-07:00Please feel free to add any comments from your res...Please feel free to add any comments from your research. Always interested in hearing about new growing regions, and techniques.The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-51548664302803582382016-08-14T08:38:15.085-07:002016-08-14T08:38:15.085-07:00I am doing research on two fronts right now - high...I am doing research on two fronts right now - high altitude rosés and for my own high altitude 1400m vineyard project in Provence. I agree, not always easy to source the right wines to taste, as few vineyards mention the altitude details. Increasingly there are vineyards looking at higher elevations around the Mediterranean to counter the high temperatures. Greece, the Greek Islands, Cyprus, Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07085956420510286277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-30337295706304416472016-07-27T08:55:55.782-07:002016-07-27T08:55:55.782-07:00La Chiripada winery in Northern New Mexico has bee...La Chiripada winery in Northern New Mexico has been growing grapes at 6000&#39; for 36 years. Definitely worth checking out. Amanda Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040887786796854059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-11533706489374429802016-07-27T08:54:31.205-07:002016-07-27T08:54:31.205-07:00La Chiripada winery in Northern New Mexico has bee...La Chiripada winery in Northern New Mexico has been growing grapes at 6000&#39; for 36 years. Definitely worth checking out. Amanda Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040887786796854059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-9276702784463498312016-01-01T17:21:33.711-08:002016-01-01T17:21:33.711-08:00We make wine in Jackson Hole at 6200 ft. and one o...We make wine in Jackson Hole at 6200 ft. and one of the advantages to making wine at a higher elevation is the lack of oxygen during the primary fermentation process. Every 1,000 ft you lose 3% of oxygenAnthony Schrothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650751037128865000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-82352547044938443232015-08-27T07:54:06.955-07:002015-08-27T07:54:06.955-07:00Read the first line of the blog. It is a play on w...Read the first line of the blog. It is a play on words. Have a glass of wine, and relax.<br />The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-89822799186794418852015-08-27T07:26:27.745-07:002015-08-27T07:26:27.745-07:00High elevation is the way to describe this ... alt...High elevation is the way to describe this ... altitude is for being above the Earth&#39;s surface, like in a plane, elevation describes a point or place on the Earth&#39;s surface above sea level. Gregory Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119732604383160020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-86601822258770044962015-04-11T11:07:49.640-07:002015-04-11T11:07:49.640-07:00Come taste wines at Imagery Estate Winery(in the S...Come taste wines at Imagery Estate Winery(in the Sonoma Valley AVA), they have the highest elevated vineyard in Sonoma County which sits at 2,800 feet (Pine Mnt AVA), very high considering the highest elevation in So. County is 3,000 feet! They are growing varietals such as Malbec, Tannat, Lagrein, Tempranillo, Grenache, and as well as some white varietals. Truly a magical experience when you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-32921309334711326892013-02-20T15:18:54.607-08:002013-02-20T15:18:54.607-08:00There are a few wineries doing Nebbiolo in Central...There are a few wineries doing Nebbiolo in Central California. The problem is that it is just too hot there. Altitude is one thing, but the microclimate, soil, and aspect of the land will really come into play.<br /><br />I live at 5,200 feet, and our late season snow/frost wouldn&#39;t work for early budding varieties. We usually stay warm through early October. I would guess you have a similar The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-37207496582208190882013-02-19T21:42:19.698-08:002013-02-19T21:42:19.698-08:00I just purchased a 9 acre parcel near lake Cuyamac...I just purchased a 9 acre parcel near lake Cuyamaca (Harrison Par to be exact) in San Diego County, altitude 4000 feet. I&#39;m going to plant next year, and I&#39;m still deciding which grape to go with. I haven&#39;t found any wines to taste from this region. I know there are good wines made from Nebbiolo grown at this altitude in Italy, so this is one of my candidates. I&#39;m taking a two reptar1169https://www.blogger.com/profile/17623751054679739519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-35385515974020116672013-02-15T08:10:33.394-08:002013-02-15T08:10:33.394-08:00Terror Creek is at around 6500 feet above sea leve...Terror Creek is at around 6500 feet above sea level in the west elks AVA in Colorado. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-68752668827402769892013-02-15T00:18:31.390-08:002013-02-15T00:18:31.390-08:00I have heard of them at 9000 feet in colorado but ...I have heard of them at 9000 feet in colorado but these Argentine wines at 10,000 take the cake, so it seems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-25521295782059359502012-04-19T10:15:16.835-07:002012-04-19T10:15:16.835-07:00I have tried a number of Colorado wines (and still...I have tried a number of Colorado wines (and still have some in my wine cellar). Most are grown around the Grand Junction area, located around 4,500 feet. This area is still developing their wine industry. The wines are very hard to find in California...but, &quot;yes&quot;...this could be an area to watch!The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-57547988895791034542012-04-19T09:21:38.488-07:002012-04-19T09:21:38.488-07:00Colorado might be worth a shot on your high altitu...Colorado might be worth a shot on your high altitude research as well.Phil Mondyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091309538959615921noreply@blogger.com